Valley People: Troop 604 home to new Eagle Scout
Luke Thornley of Boy Scout Troop 604 of Scotts Valley has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest a Scout can earn.Â
Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival returns in August
Danny Reber has a lot on his plate. As the Executive Director of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, Reber oversees a variety of annual events and fundraisers for the Chamber, and is an omnipresent force in the community.
He now has his next task...
SV City Council Worries Opioid Settlement Will Fund Syringe Exchange
Around the bend of the San Lorenzo River from a section recently rehabilitated with long grasses, buzzing insects and wildflowers, bicycle carcasses lay strewn outside a tent. An intricate woodcarving adorned the entrance to another. A dog carried a skateboard in its mouth, tugging...
Helping Fragile Californians
Mark Stone represents the people of California’s 29th Assembly District. In his second term in office, Mark emerged as a leader on environmental protection, child welfare, public safety and other issues.
Fire chief’s legacy to live on
Scotts Valley Fire Chief Mike McMurry retired from his post last week — and even local fire chiefs had a hard time pinning him down for a celebration.
Covid 19 Testing
There are currently two tests available for detecting Covid-19 virus which we know can cause a debilitating and potentially deadly pneumonia. The tests are: Gene detection- based  and Serology detection.
Donna Lind, a lady with a big heart and a big job
Scotts Valley's new Mayor, Donna Lind, has several high priority projects that require more than just her organizational skills to make them happen. To do what she is planning, requires someone who really cares about the success of the project's outcomes. Although her greatest concern is the governance of the City of Scotts Valley, her vision is focused on the welfare of each segment of the community.
Camp workers may be near contract
The struggle between workers at Camp Recovery Center in Scotts Valley and administration over the workers’ first contract could be nearing an end after nearly a year of bargaining.
KION shutters news department without warning
KION TV abruptly shut down its news department this week after 56 years on the air.
According to Managing Editor and Anchor Jeanette Bent, the...